| General | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | D3300 | E-300 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D3200 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D3400 | Olympus E-330 |
| MSRP | Body w/18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR II lens ($649.95) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 24.7 Megapixel | 9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 100 - 400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 4 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Other Resolutions | 4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000 | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: On Off |
| Focus | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -1 to +19 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 3 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Optics | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 1.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 134k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.85x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57x | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 |
| Shutter | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 2.5 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Auto with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Off Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/180 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot AF-area | |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1385 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.8 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 82 |
| Video | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter or Eye-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional | Wire/ InfraRed |
| Environmental | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99") | 147 x 85 x 64 mm (5.79 x 3.35 x 2.52") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz) | 624 g (1.38 lb / 22.01 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4" | |
| Package Weight | 3 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL14a | |
| Battery Life | 700 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II) |
| Other | Nikon D3300 | Olympus E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning |
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